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Biography
VAN HOLLEN, Christopher, a Representative from Maryland; born in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 10, 1959; B.A., Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa., 1982; M.P.P., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1985; J.D., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1990; lawyer, private practice; member of the Maryland state house of representatives, 1990-1994; member of the Maryland state senate, 1994-2002; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighth and to the succeeding Congress (January 3, 2003-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6387To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1384-1385)
H.R.6341To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for othe...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1305)
H.R.5778To preserve the independence of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.
06/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5854To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Associ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.CON.RES.326Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4188To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an actio...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419)
H.R.3910To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow any Federal employee who has performed sufficient ...10/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.755Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the founding of the National Federation of Federal Employees ...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3861To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for indiv...10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3309To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, at the option of a State, drug manufact...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1698)
H.R.3204To reform the Trade Advisory Committee system to ensure that a broad range of views are represent...07/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1971To provide for recruiting, selecting, training, and supporting a national teacher corps in unders...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.430Calling for Iran to immediately release five dual Iranian-American citizens currently being held ...06/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 430.
H.R.2317To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly re...06/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.
H.R.627To require full funding of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.821To amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal fundin...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1766To amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote the compa...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.1661To amend the Law Enforcement Pay Equity Act of 2000 to permit certain annuitants of the retiremen...04/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
H.R.1848To amend title 5, United States Code, to exempt certain individuals under the Civil Service Retir...04/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
H.R.1222To restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services, and for other purpo...03/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1223To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive Medicare part B premiums for c...03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.633To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, lea...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1228To improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in the Uni...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418-419)
H.R.695To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasu...01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E199)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6256To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...07/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
06/26/2008Reid motion to concur in the amendments of the House, striking title VI through XI, to the Senate...
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.6275To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alter...06/26/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6377To direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its em...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.6416To codify existing sanctions against the Government of Sudan until the Government of Sudan meets ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...06/25/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...06/25/2008On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 0 (Roll no. 461...
H.R.6307To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care i...06/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3329To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
06/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1248Recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her men who served our Nation with valor and bra...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1293Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Ch...06/23/2008Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5781To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6339To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide additional leave for Federal employees to serve ...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...06/19/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6049To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conser...06/19/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5772-5775)
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...06/19/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Comm...
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...06/18/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6081To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for ot...06/17/2008Became Public Law No: 110-245.
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...06/16/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
06/13/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78...
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1388To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.
06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6160To establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5540To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.311Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
06/06/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.309Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enfo...06/04/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6119To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction to ensur...05/21/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purpos...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3397To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in...05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.RES.1183Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.CON.RES.308Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
05/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.362To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other p...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Inroduction and Referral ...
H.R.364To provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommitte on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (April 2...
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.R.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1073Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2809To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next ge...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.2634To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
H.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5874To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple S...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5808To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5809To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...04/15/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
H.R.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.5718To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.1020Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, esp...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...04/02/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.185Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee population...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1836-1839)
H.RES.1005Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1847-1848)
H.RES.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
H.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.R.3905To provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries, and for othe...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.4014To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.5475To amend title 18, United States Code, to make a technical correction to ensure sex offenders who...03/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.854Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the Internati...03/11/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462)
H.RES.1024Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and America...03/11/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
H.R.5550To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age to qualify for coverage as a "c...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1084To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.R.5560To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.R.5529To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand t...03/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E296)
H.RES.698Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Congressional Cemetery.
03/04/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1200-1201)
H.RES.992Honoring the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.5351To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...02/28/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.4137To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
02/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5266To require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firearms lice...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.978Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as "School Social Work Wee...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1006-1007)
H.R.5466To improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.966Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and signifi...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5279To establish the Baltimore National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, and for other purpose...02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5401To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants for energy efficiency improvements and ren...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5402To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Environment, Energy, and Climate Chang...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.942Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)
H.R.4265To help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5038To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the election practice known as caging, and for ...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5148To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5176To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5110To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to require the President to transmit the annual bud...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.908Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
01/23/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 908.
H.CON.RES.155Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.5058To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the...01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46)
H.R.4936To amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.912Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming th...01/16/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 912.
H.R.4015To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.797An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters rel...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-157.
H.R.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal res...12/20/2007Became Public Law No: 110-142.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.2635To reduce the Federal Government's contribution to global warming through measures that promote e...12/19/2007For Further Action See H.R.6.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...12/19/2007S.AMDT.3889 Amendment SA 3889 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR ...
H.CON.RES.276Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Jordanian institutions.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1947To promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes.
12/18/2007Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.R.4807To amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).
12/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.RES.882Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.3609To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ...12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4450To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.842Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of...12/11/2007Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.857Calling on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to take immediate actions to drop all charges against the ...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.147Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.3990To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their fa...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4294To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for President...12/05/2007Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and M...
H.R.4230To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a school-based health clinic program, and for...12/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4063To authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3845To establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within the Offi...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4238To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require a refund value for certain beverage containers, ...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2452-2453)
H.R.3978To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish a program to improve the health ...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.811Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
H.RES.812Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the p...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13873-13874)
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.684Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champi...11/13/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.810Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.
11/09/2007Sponsor in